APE CAMP - OPEN CALL for Artists, Producers and Engineers

1. Program Details

• A two-day, three-night camp for 50 young artists and producers and 50 engineers to compete for ideas under the theme of Convergence of Art and Technology

  - Random team matching

  - Generating and developing ideas

  - Pitching

  - Creating a global network for the convergence of art and technology

• International conference on trends and best practices in the convergence of art and technology.

• (Benefit to Top 25 Campers) International research trip opportunities to institutions including:

- HUB Montreal (Canada)

- IRCAM (France)

- Jason Bruges Studio (UK)

- SAT (Canada)

- Watershed (UK)

- YCAM (Japan)

- ZKM (Germany)

※ Partnering institutions listed are current as of 2023 but are subject to potential changes in the future.

2. Qualifications

For all applicants

• (Mandatory) Participation must be in the name of an individual only.

• (Mandatory) Applicants must be available to participate in the camp from June 20 to June 22, 2024, in Seoul, Korea.

  ※ Selection will be canceled if the selected applicant is unable to participate in the camp after selection.

• (Mandatory) Applicants must be able to communicate in English.

• (Mandatory) Applicants who have not participated in the 1st or 2nd APE CAMP’s Overseas Research Trip before

For Artists & Producers

• (Mandatory) Young artists and producers with experience in the convergence of art and technology

  - Applicable art forms: Literature, Visual Arts, Theater/Musical, Dance, Music, Traditional Arts, Multidisciplinary Arts, others.

For Engineers

• (Mandatory) Members of technology companies, scientists, and engineers interested in networking and collaborating with artists

  - Applicable field 1: Stage Lighting, Stage Sound, Stage Video, Stage Equipment, others

  - Applicable field 2: AI, Immersive Sound, Robotics, VR/AR/XR, Kinetic Art, Motion Capture, Metaverse, others

• (Note) Preference will be given to young engineers.

3. Participant Support

Details

• Airfare, accommodation (1 room for 2 people), and meals for the camp participation

• (For Top 25 Campers) Airfare, accommodation, and meals for an international research trip

Expected Outcome

• Collaboration and exchange with international players in art and technology convergence.

• (For Top 25 Campers) A research trip and networking opportunities to leading organizations in the field of art and technology convergence.

4. Key Dates For Participants (KST)

5. Major Programs

Pre-camp & Performance Sharing Sessions with 2023’s Participants

• On/offline pre-camp for networking and performance sharing sessions inviting 2023’s research trip participants

• Online participation available for those living abroad.

2nd Convergence of Art & Tech International Conference

• Sharing best practices from leading global organizations in the field of convergence of art and technology

Main Camp

• Participants will be ranked from 1 to 100 based on performance in team and individual missions.

• International research trip opportunity for Top 25 campers

International Research Trip for the Top 25 Campers

• Plan for a trip to international partner organizations.

• Conduct research trip and share results.

6. Submission Guidelines

Submission Deadline : Thursday, March 28, 2024, 6pm KST

Please send your application via email to: ape@arko.or.kr

• Subject: [APE CAMP] (MAIN ROLE) - Full name
eg. [APE CAMP] Producer - John Doe

 ※ All documents must be submitted in English.

Applications will be deliberated by professionals based on the applicant's:

             1. Understanding of the field,

             2. Capacity for collaboration,

             3. Enthusiasm for participation, and

             4. Expected effects.

Results will be announced on April 8, 2024 via email.

7. Our Partners

• HUB Montreal (Canada)

• IRCAM (France)

• Jason Bruges Studio (UK)

• SAT (Canada)

• Watershed (UK)

• YCAM (Japan)

• ZKM (Germany)

※ Partnering institutions listed are current as of 2023 but are subject to potential changes in the future.

Please Note:

• Participation in this camp is compulsory, and selection will be canceled if you are unable to attend.

• The applicant bears sole responsibility for the costs and responsibilities of obtaining a visa. In the event of visa-related issues preventing entry into the country, the selection will be terminated.

• If selected as a Top 25 Campers, you will be required to submit a plan for the overseas research trip and a report on the results, and you will be required to give a presentation on the research trip at the performance sharing meeting held in 2025.

• If there are any falsehoods in the submission documents, the selection may be canceled.

• Participants may be photographed during the course of this program, and any photos or videos taken may be used as promotional content for public interest purposes.

• The schedule and program of this project are subject to change depending on circumstances.

8. Contact

If you have questions regarding your application, please send an email to: ape@arko.or.kr